Charles
Culberson
3B · ATL · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.4
- HR
- 2
2022
Charlie Culberson
#113B
Atlanta Braves
Biography
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 91 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- May 13, 2012
- Born
- April 10, 1989 (37)
- Birthplace
- Rome, GA, USA
- Nickname
- A.C.E.S.
- Draft
- 2007
Career history
- Atlanta Braves · 2023 (1 season)
- Texas Rangers · 2021 – 2022 (2 seasons)
- Atlanta Braves · 2018 – 2020 (3 seasons)
- Los Angeles Dodgers · 2016 – 2017 (2 seasons)
- Colorado Rockies · 2013 – 2014 (2 seasons)
- San Francisco Giants · 2012 (1 season)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Atlanta Braves | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2022 | Texas Rangers | 70 | 115 | 29 | 2 | 12 | .252 | .640 |
| 2021 | Texas Rangers | 91 | 247 | 60 | 5 | 22 | .243 | .677 |
| 2020 | Atlanta Braves | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .143 | .429 |
| 2019 | Atlanta Braves | 108 | 135 | 35 | 5 | 20 | .259 | .731 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Braves | 113 | 296 | 80 | 12 | 45 | .270 | .792 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .154 | .498 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 34 | 67 | 20 | 1 | 7 | .299 | .697 |
| 2014 | Colorado Rockies | 95 | 210 | 41 | 3 | 24 | .195 | .543 |
| 2013 | Colorado Rockies | 47 | 99 | 29 | 2 | 12 | .293 | .721 |
| 2012 | San Francisco Giants | 6 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .136 | .272 |
| Career totals | 590 | 1212 | 301 | 30 | 145 | .248 | .680 | |
Charlie Culberson: our analysis
2022 season: .252 AVG, .283 OBP, .357 SLG, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 2 SB. WAR -0.4 · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2022, Charlie Culberson, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.4.
On the other hand, defense (10, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (23, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: baserunning (+0.1); his biggest cost: fielding (-4.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 30 in 2021, against 11 now; his WAR went from 1.0 to -0.4.
Advanced stats, 2022 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
81
wOBA
.281
xwOBA
.252
OPS
.640
AVG
.252
OBP
.283
HR
2
RBI
12
SB
2
PA
124
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2023 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.6
80% of cases: -0.7 to 1.2
Home runs
3
2022 WAR
-0.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
↓ Slight decline (-15)
- 20211.0 WAR · 2.2 per full season
- 2022-0.4 WAR
Outlook, age included
-30 · 33 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
45
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 66
- POW
- Power
- 56
- EYE
- Eye
- 62
- SPD
- Speed
- 81
- FLD
- Fielding
- 67
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 84
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
85.3 mi/h
6th percentile
Max exit velocity
103.8 mi/h
0th percentile
Barrels
1.1 %
1th percentile
Hard-hit
27.3 %
6th percentile
xBA
.224
20th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
27.8 pi/s
59th percentile
Outs above average
-6
15th percentile
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TEX | -0.4 | 11 | 45 | 85.3 | 103.8 | 1.1 | 27.3 | .224 |
| 2021 | TEX | 1.0 | 30 | 61 | 85.4 | 109.4 | 3.2 | 29.8 | .227 |
Game log, 2022
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | vs NYY | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .252 |
| Sep 27 | @ SEA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .252 |
| Sep 23 | vs CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
| Sep 1 | @ BOS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
| Aug 24 | @ COL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .264 |
| Aug 19 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .257 |
| Aug 16 | vs ATH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .257 |
| Aug 13 | vs SEA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .265 |
| Aug 11 | @ HOU | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .260 |
| Aug 9 | @ HOU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .260 |
Charlie Culberson: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Charlie Culberson have in 2022?
Charlie Culberson has 2 home runs in 70 games in 2022, with a .252 batting average, 12 RBIs and a .640 OPS.
How old is Charlie Culberson?
Charlie Culberson is 37 years old: he was born on April 10, 1989.
How tall is Charlie Culberson, and how much does he weigh?
Charlie Culberson is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Charlie Culberson from?
United States: Charlie Culberson was born in Rome, GA, United States.
What team does Charlie Culberson play for?
Charlie Culberson plays for the Atlanta Braves in the MLB, at 3B, wearing number 11.
How good is Charlie Culberson?
Charlie Culberson produced -0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Charlie Culberson getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 30 in 2021 to 11 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Charlie Culberson drafted?
Charlie Culberson: 2007.
What is Charlie Culberson's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.6 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
